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As progress continues on the replacement of the old James Brown Arena, Brown’s family is calling on the community to help ...
Augusta Commission members on Tuesday signed a letter of support for keeping the James Brown name on the new arena when it’s ...
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – What is going down with the James Brown Arena has Commissioner Alvin Mason not feeling good. “Oh, what a tangled web you weaved when at first you tried to deceive the ...
Augusta Commissioner Alvin Mason is our guest on this week’s edition of The Means Report. We have an in-depth discussion on ...
At the Coliseum Authority’s monthly meeting Tuesday, board members took some time to clear up what they say is misinformation about the new arena’s name. Deanna Brown, James Brown’s Daughter, told us ...
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – A new arena is still a couple of years away, but what it’s going to be called is a current controversy. “I was really surprised this story got so big so fast. I think ...
Two weeks ago, news broke that the new James Brown Arena in downtown Augusta may not be the new James Brown Arena. A possible name change has sparked heated debate, and on Tuesday, Augusta ...
Feb 12, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; The Augusta Judicial Center is seen behind James Brown Arena. Demolition began with about two months of interior demolition, and moved outside in late 2024.